The Oregon Office of Rural Health announced that Governor Brown has declared May 16, 2022 “Rural Senior Day” in Oregon. Seniors over the age of 65 represent 18% of all Oregonians and…
Nestucca High School Musicals Return with Performances of Li’l Abner May 18th, May 21-22, Continuing 60 Year Tradition
OIOpublisher Nestucca High School students will present the musical Li’l Abner for a week of performances in the gym of Nestucca High School. On Wednesday, May 18th community members are invited to…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: National Prevention Week – Safe Medication Tips
By Janeane Krongos, Tillamook Family Counseling Center Many people will take prescription medications at some point. When used as prescribed, these medications can be beneficial in treating medical conditions, maintaining body functions,…
COMMUNITY ALERT: Risk of Fenantyl Overdose Deaths in School-Age Youth – Guidance for Parents, Schools, Community
School districts across the state are sharing this information about the risk of fentanyl overdose deaths in school-age youth. This Community Threat Bulletin – Risk of fentanyl overdose deaths in school-aged youth:…
COVID-19 Cases HIGH in Tillamook County, Community Health Recommends Masks in Public Places
Many people continue to wear masks not just for their protection, but for the protection of others, too. Each COVID-19 variant has gotten progressively more contagious. The latest, Omicron, is about four-to-six…
Community Invited to Free Movie Screening to Raise Awareness Around Racism and Mental Health – View RACE to be Human May 15-21; Virtual Conversation May 26th
Tillamook Bay Community College’s Equity & Inclusion Committee is screening the documentary ‘RACE to be Human’ from May 15 – May 21. The movie is free to the public to view during…
Every Mile Counts as the American Lung Association’s REACH THE BEACH Cycling Event Returns for 2022 – Riders Arrive in Pacific City Saturday May 14th
32nd Annual American Lung Association Reach the Beach ride from Portland to Pacific City, OR – Fundraising ride offers cyclists route lengths of 100m, 75m, 50m and 25m to support the Lung…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 5/13/22
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Friday, May 13, 2022, 08:30am Another chilly start this morning with patchy fog and frost as the lows dropped to around 34. Now…
Local Middle School Students Find Success at Track and Field Meet; Ready for District Meet May 14th
Story by Nikki Brown for the Pioneer; Photos by Don Backman May 3, 2022 – Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School hosted a four-team track and field meet. Middle schoolers from Neah-Kah-Nie, Tillamook, Seaside, and…
Vote to support your public services, but remember – there was (and still is) a better way
Rural communities all over Oregon are suffering from a lack of funds for public services. At the same time the timber industry is making record breaking profits. Something’s not right here. And…